Melody Cope Walden Obituary
The passing of Melody Cope Walden of Jacksonville, Illinois occurred on July 8, 2026. Melody, born on January 12, 1958, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Franklin Cope and Shirley Baize; her husband Jack "J. P." Walden; her son James Bray; her brother Steven; and her daughter-in-law Jennifer Walden.
She is survived by: her children, Misty Henson (Phil) of Bowling Green, MO, Robert Campbell of Beardstown and Michael Paul Walden of Jacksonville; her grandchildren, Nikki Goodwin (Dylan), Lucas Epple, Cheyenne Epple, Makena Ortmeyer (Jeremy) and Devan Walden; her great grandchildren, Jax, Knox and Xavier; and her siblings, Kim, Teresa, John Cope (Tonya) and Terry Chapman. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
